Five Yankee Aches and Pains Signal Spring Woes
The world champion Yankees begin spring with five players sidelined or doubtful including Yogi Berra with a sprained ankle and Tommy Henrich with a wrapped wrist. Charley Keller Spurgeon Chandler and Bill Bevens join the list as manager Bucky Harris faces another potential injury wave while Boston looms as a strong challenger.
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Steve Snider
United Press
NEW York
Yankees
Red Sox
Yogi Berra
Tommy Henrich
Charley Keller
Spurgeon
Spud) Chandler
Floyd
Bill) Bevens
Dodgers
Marty Marion
Cardinals
Florida
Robert F. Hyland
Bevens
Yanks
Boston
Yankee
Bobo Newsom
Vic Raschi
Bandage
George McQuinn
Phil Rizzuta
Henrich
Joe Dimaggio
George Stirnweiss
Keller
Frank
Spec) Shea
Chandler
Karl Drews
Charley Wensloff
Elbow room needed as Nash clan mostly left handed
Memphis families joke about the Roy O Nash clan with five children at table. Mrs Nash arranges seating to avoid elbow bumps since four of her five children are southpaws. The father and one daughter are right handed.
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Memphis, Tenn
Roy O. Nash
Gridiron Club Seeks Clear Plan to Boost ISC Athletics
A group of about 300 Pocatellans formed the Gridiron Club to aid Idaho State College athletics after it became a four year school. The club has funded jobs for athletes and promoted events but seeks a definite program from ISC, including exact job and housing needs, goals, and a timeline, to justify further support.
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Connie Reiss
Idaho State College
Idaho State
Bengal School
Pocatellans
Gridiron Club
ISC
Mack Sees Good Chance For His Club
Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack predicts a first division chance for 1948. He lists pitching strength and position battles at second base and infield, notes Eddie Joost’s limited bat, and highlights outfield trio Valo McCoskey Chapman with rookies and reserves vying for spots. Brissie and the pitching staff shape a hopeful outlook as spring camp progresses.
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West Palm Beach
Fila
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Skeeter Webb
Pete Suder
Jacob Nelson
Fox
Lancaster
Dick Adams
Mack
Eddie Joost
Joost
Henry Majeski
Ferris Fain
Rudy York
Elmer Valo
Barney McCoskey
Sam Chapman
McCoskey
Valo
Chapman
A’s
George Binks
Ed Boehm
Zeb Eaton
Detroit Tigers
Birmingham
Tom Kirk
Don White
San Francisco
Buddy Rosar
Fermin Guerra
Herman Franks
St. Paul
Phil Marchildon
Bill McCahan
Bob Savage
Carl Scheib
Russ Christopher
Joe Coleman
Dick Fowler
Bill Dietrich
Lou Brissie
Savannah
Yankees
Joe Mimaggio
Cleveland Indians
Walker Expected To Retain Loop Bat Crown
In Clearwater Harry Walker of the Phillies is favored to repeat as National League batting champion, aiming to top his .363 1947 mark. The Mississippi standout credits his 36 ounce popsicle bat for boosting his average and staying in form after a 1947 surge.
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Walker
Oscar Fraley
United Press
Clearwater, Fla
Harry
Benny Bengough
Phillies
Bengough
Cards
Ron Northey
Benny
Ted Williams
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